Credit: Adobe Stock When Malaysia comes to mind, many would think of the famous Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, street food indulgence in Penang or Malacca, or perhaps off-city places such as Tioman or Redang islands. But the beauty of this Southeast Asian peninsular is far more than its sights and tastes, it also offers the perfect getaway for a lepak (relaxed) experience that isn’t too far away from home. With four in five Singaporeans working adults feeling burntout, the need to take a break from work has become important for a recharge. As travellers look for a way to unplug from their h ..read more

Credit: Adobe Stock Thailand is a well-loved destination by many people around the world, and for good reasons. Travellers can indulge in endless shopping sprees, feast on the local flavours, enjoy the nightlife, unwind somewhere on an island, or enjoy the chill vibes by the beach. Expedia flight demand data shows Thailand continues to be among Singaporeans’ top outbound destinations for the third quarter of 2022. A tip for those who are looking to stretch their dollar – it might be the best (cheapest) time to get to Thailand between September to November this year. To get the best out of you ..read more

Expedia’s 2021 Vacation Deprivation Study unveils flexible work and work-from-home arrangements have made it more difficult for Singaporeans to take a complete break from work when on leave Figure 1. Vacation deprivation sentiments around the globe: percentage of respondents who expressed feelings of vacation deprivation from 2018 to 2021 Following close to two years of border closures, travel sentiments among Singapore’s workforce have improved since the introduction of travel lanes in the second half of 2021. According to Expedia’s 2021 Vacation Deprivation® Study, vacation deprivation sent ..read more

The promise of spring is upon us, and nothing matches the anticipation of a long-awaited springtime trip. Following two long years of staying put within the sunny island of Singapore, feelings of wanderlust have intensified, with many of us craving deeply for a change of scenery to spark new perspectives that can keep us going amid this seemingly never-ending pandemic. If you have not had the chance to leave home for a short break, be it for an overseas trip or a staycation, this could be the season you do so. While the pandemic and other worldly crisis continue to dampen our travel spirits ..read more

This Lunar New Year, Expedia returns with a ‘roaring’ new set of travel predictions for the Year of the Tiger, developed by popular Hong Kong-based Fengshui Master, Qi Xian Yu. The 2022 edition of the Expedia Feng Shui Travel Guide analysed the factors that will bring forth the best travel fortunes for each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs and distilled this information into practical tips on how to achieve overall prosperity for the coming year, and how to improve your luck based on your travel direction according to the attributes of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, water, and metal. Rea ..read more

Three in four (73%) Singapore travellers want their next vacation to be their Greatest Of All Trips (GOAT), in pursuit of transformative and meaningful travel experiences Singapore, 7 December 2021 – Today, Expedia® released its 2022 Travel Trends Report1, which revealed new traveller priorities that are shaking up the status quo in 2022. As more countries begin to welcome travellers back and demand spikes for international destinations such as London, Paris and Seoul, Expedia’s report, which was conducted with 12,000 travellers across 12 countries, including 500 travellers from Singapor ..read more

Ready to take your next great vacation? To help you prepare, we created a simple travel checklist to ensure you’ve covered the essentials. Travel Smart Checklist Check health information sources Visit reputable health information sources to help you decide whether travel at this time is right for you.* Plan for upcoming holiday dates Take advantage of long weekend opportunities. Review travel advisories Check for restrictions at both your origin and travel destinations. Look for regulations and changes to documentation requirements. Consider staying closer to home Explore nearby ..read more

Any travel booking made on Expedia.com.sg or the Expedia App will offer customers pre-departure COVID-19 PCR Test To ease the pre-travel preparation process for Singapore travellers, Expedia and Raffles Medical Group (RMG) have teamed up to offer pre-departure COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests. Starting today, 22 November, outbound travellers who book any travel service through the Expedia Singapore app or Expedia.com.sg website, and need a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test, can do so at any of the 36 participating Raffles Medical Clinics in Singapore. To redeem the offer, Exp ..read more

Ready for a bucket list-worthy escape that takes three days or less? We’ve created a long-weekend calendar for 2022, so you can look ahead and plan with ease. Each year, millions of people are leaving paid holiday days on the table. It’s time to reclaim them. We’ve created an easy-to-follow, long-weekend calendar to help you make the most of your earned days and get on your way to making lasting happy memories once again. Looking for more advice? We’ve also created a simple Travel Smart Checklist to make sure all your essentials are covered before you head out the door. To get even more out ..read more

Expedia, Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) reveal handy travel hacks to make the most out of the upcoming travel season After 20 months of holding back and compromising on nearly everything, Singapore travellers are re-emerging, ready to explore the life-changing experiences travel can bring once again. The recent announcement on the 11 newly-established Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) has been one of the most exciting travel developments for Singapore travellers since the start of the pandemic, especially for a country that holds the title as the most vacation-deprived country in the world ..read more